Auto Enthusiasts Navigate to Scarsdale
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On Sunday, October 6th, many cars filled the streets of the Village for the 21st annual Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance. Cars came from all over, both old and new models. There were several spots to get delicious food and a cold drink. It was a pleasantly warm day, dappled with crisp autumn sunshine, the perfect weather for being outdoors.
Twenty one years ago, two Scarsdale High School sophomores, Evan M. Cygler and Dennis O’Leary III, launched the Scarsdale Concours with the support of the Scarsdale Police Department, and the enthusiastic endorsement of Village officials. All proceeds from the car show support three local charities, the Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service, the Scarsdale Police Benevolent Association and the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. This year’s sponsors, the Pepe Auto Group, Miller Motorcars, and new sponsor, Enthusiast Auto Group, made it possible for the event to happen, and for people to bond through their love of cars.
As attendees strolled through last weekend’s show, many participants shared interesting stories about the significance of their cars. One such story was from Mitch Cooperman, who brought a 1963 Mercury Monterey Survivor. This beautiful car had a polished black exterior with a bright red interior. It was completely original - in fact, its paint was sixty years old. This stunning car was made in Mahwah, New Jersey, which was one of the biggest Ford production plants in the country at the time. Mr. Cooperman bought it four years ago from its very first owner. It had unfortunately sat unused in a garage since 1976, but he restored it after years of it sitting tucked away.
Yet another interesting story was the tale of the car of Ilan Vilensky. He displayed a beautiful Oldsmobile 88 Tin Woody Wagon. This amazing car was a perfect blend of modern, and old fashioned: it had a GPS and air-conditioning, and also had spectacular hand painted wood detailing, plus an original motor from 1950. This car is rare, and only 1,830 of them were manufactured. Mr. Vilensky believes it is the only one remaining of its kind left in the country.
Finally, there was a car aficionado who brought a breath-taking bright red 330 GTO, which was a recreation of the real Ferrari GTO 4561 SA, an extremely rare, historically significant automobile. There are only three 330 GTOs in the world. He found it through a friend in the United Kingdom, and shared that he likes to drive it whenever he can.
As evidenced by these stories and the community turnout, the Scarsdale Concours is still going strong. This event provides the opportunity for people of all ages to come together and share a passion for cars and helping others. In the words of long-standing board member, Andy Albert, “It is a great way to give back to the community and enjoy a top shelf car show.”
Scarecrow Hay Day at the Scarsdale Pool
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Beautiful fall weather brought out enthusiastic Scarsdale families to enjoy Fall Scarecrow Making Hayday at the Scarsdale Pool on Saturday October 5th.
About 300 participants arrived with old clothing, hats and scarves to build a scarecrow with the straw provided by the Recreation Department.
After they built their scarecrows, kids enjoyed learning about animals provided by the Weinberg Nature Center, including a rabbit, guinea pig, snake and a crab! There was face painting, an arts and crafts station and a DJ.
Take a look at some of these wonderful straw creations.
Photos from the Neighborhood
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It was a lively week around town. Here are some photos we received from our readers:
About 150 dogs enjoyed a dog swim at the Greenburgh Town Pool on September 8. Photo Credit: Paul Feiner
Firefighters at a Popham Road house fire on September 8. Photo Credit: Jon Thaler
A fire drill at Scarsdale High School brought everyone outside on September 9, 2024. Photo Credit: Marcy Engel.
Roses still in bloom: Photo Credit: Shelley Grafstein
An empty nest for those who just sent their kids off to college. Photo Credit: Shelley Grafstein
Hudl Launched on the SHS Turf Field
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New technology installed at Scarsdale High School allows live streaming of all games on the turf. The Hudl pole installation and electrical upgrade brings access to live streaming and recording of all games on the turf field and will help any team capture, analyze and share video and data faster and more effectively.
The technology was purchased through a $30,000 contribution by Maroon & White, the official booster club of Scarsdale Athletics since 1968.
Now you can access the Hudl recordings on the Scarsdaleschools.org website by going to SHS, Athletic Department, Livestream.
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Hudl is the national standard in sports video and livestream. More than 200K teams across 40 sports use Hudl to capture, analyze and learn from video and data. To learn more visit hudl.com.
To learn more about Maroon & White and support their next athletic project, visit maroonandwhite.org and follow us on insta@maroonandwhiteraiders and @ders_pride.
Fishman and Nehmad Dodge a Hurricane to Marry in Bridgehampton
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Adrienne Fishman and Michael Nehmad were married at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on August 10, 2024.The Hamptons met Hawaii at the wedding of Scarsdale’s Adrienne Fishman and Honolulu’s Michael Nehmad on Saturday night August 10 at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club in Bridgehampton NY.
The couple had planned a three-day celebration, with friends and family travelling from far and wide. But with Hurricane Debby threatening to hit the area that weekend, they spent a tense week beforehand monitoring three weather apps for the hour by hour forecast.
Somehow fortune shone upon them and they ended up with three beautiful days for a rehearsal dinner on the bay, a wedding on the beach and a pool party to cap off the weekend.
The couple had mastered logistical challenges early in their relationship, when the groom was working in San Francisco and the bride was committed to living in New York. They spent a year flying cross country for visits before Michael, who works in strategy at the autonomous car company Zoox, applied to work remotely so that he could join Adrienne in Greenwich Village.
On a trip to Mallorca last summer, Michael proposed and the wedding planning began. Should they get married in Oahu, New York City or Long Island? All plans were vetted and debated. Michael, a graduate of Punahou School (2010), Stanford University and Stanford Business School has friends from all corners of the globe. Adrienne is an Engineering Manager with BuzzFeed and a graduate of Scarsdale High School (2010) and Cornell University. Her friends live closer to home.
Ultimately, Michael’s parents, Deborah and Robert Nehmad flew in from Hawaii to host the wedding with Adrienne’s parents, Glenn and Joanne Fishman of Scarsdale and Watermill. The florist decorated with birds of paradise, protea and orchids to give the party a tropical feel and balmy temperatures and the pounding of the surf added to the Hawaiian vibe.
The ceremony was officiated by the bride’s older brother, Robert Fishman, an SHS grad, who masterfully wove together the history of the two families. Libby Kurzner, age 4 and Emilia Kurzner, age 2, the daughters of Julia Fishman and Jonathan Kurzner, also from Scarsdale, served as flower girls. Julia and Jonathan were married on the same beach seven years before.
The couple are honeymooning in Spain and Italy and will return to live and work in New York in September.
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